Ryen Russillo has gained widespread popularity and admiration as a renowned sportscaster on a global scale. His remarkable contributions to ESPN, a basic cable sports channel owned by ESPN Inc., have solidified his reputation. He has garnered an immense fan base throughout his professional journey.
Ryen Russillo Bio Summary
Full name: Ryen August Russillo
Date of birth: August 5, 1975
Age: 48 years old (as of 2024)
Zodiac sign: Leo
Place of birth: West Tisbury, Massachusetts, USA
Current residence: Manhattan Beach, California, USA
Education: University of Vermont
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: White
Siblings: Vaughn (brother)
Sexuality: Straight
Marital status: Unknown
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93m)
Weight: 165 lbs (75 kg)
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black
Profession: Sportscaster
Early Life
Ryen Russillo, born on August 5th, 1975, grew up in West Tisbury, Massachusetts in the United States. Although he has a sibling named Vaughn, details about their parents are currently undisclosed.
He completed his studies at the University of Vermont in 1997 and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon during his time there. He also completed an internship at WCAX in Burlington.
Career
Ryen Russillo got his start in the sports broadcasting industry as an intern at WCAX in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. He later joined WWZN, a Sporting News Radio affiliate, where he co-hosted The Die Hards with Anthony Pepe, John Anik, Kevin Winter, and Mike Winn from 2003 to 2005.
In the 2008 season, he served as a commentator for the New England Patriots at WBCN. He also hosted various well-received programs such as NBA Sunday, The Baseball Show, and ESPN Radio College GameDay.
He regularly hosted GameNight and occasionally filled in as a host for The Doug Gottlieb Show and All Night alongside co-host Jason Smith. Throughout the NBA season, he also served as the host for The NBA Today podcast on the ESPN network, which became the second most popular podcast on the network.
In September 2015, Ryan Russillo introduced Danny Kanell, a former NFL player, as the new co-host for his Ryen Russillo Show after Scott Van Pelt departed from ESPN Radio. Russillo and Kanell collaborated until Kanell’s departure in 2017.
Legal Troubles
In 2017, Ryen was taken into custody in Wyoming for unlawfully entering someone’s bedroom. According to reports, the reporter was intoxicated at the time. As a consequence, he was suspended from ESPN.
The victims called the authorities because an unfamiliar man was in their house. They discovered August lying on the bed in the southern bedroom, only wearing pants around his ankles.
The sportscaster displayed clear signs of being under the influence of alcohol, such as bloodshot and glossy eyes, slurred speech, and an inability to provide coherent answers. He was arrested for trespassing.
If proven guilty, the maximum penalty he would receive according to the law was six months imprisonment and/or a fine not exceeding $750. A representative from ESPN, as confirmed by Sports Illustrated’s Richard Deitsch, stated that the network would investigate the matter. Subsequently, they announced his suspension.
Podcast
After taking a break from his ESPN radio show on August 5th, 2017, Ryen Russillo made his return on December 20th, 2017, but eventually left to explore new opportunities.
However, he remained connected with ESPN by hosting a podcast. He was also seen on various ESPN platforms, such as the television show Get Up! In late August 2018, he officially renewed his contract with ESPN.
Following his departure from ESPN, fans were left curious about Ryen Russillo’s future plans. It was then announced that he would be launching The Ryen Russillo Podcast on The Ringer, a platform owned by Bill Simmons.
This multimedia website and podcast network is now under the ownership of Spotify. Bill and August previously collaborated at ESPN, where Bill wrote articles and August made on-screen appearances. He reunited with his colleague Scott Van Pelt on the SVP & Russillo podcast.
Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, the American sports journalist has accumulated a large portion of his wealth through his work in the media. His net worth is estimated to be $3 million and he owns a 2,570 square feet mansion, as well as a Land Rover worth $73k.
